101 years back to April 1922 and a visit by the then young Prince of Wales (future King Edward VII) to Japan. Empress Sadako’s Edwardian feather trimmed hat is a marvel, isn’t it?!
Special thanks to reader Jake for uncovering this photo. Throughout this month, we’re going to look back at numerous other hats worn on this 1922 tour of Japan and India.
Photo from Getty as indicated
Royal Hats 
I wonder if the fantastic hat was in any way inspired by Hokusai and his amazing interpretation of ocean waves.
I wish we could get some big hats like this on the Japanese Imperial women today!
Stunning hat, although it’s a lot for a petite woman!
Lovely picture, but a small omission- it’s Edward VIII, not Edward VII. Empress Sadako’s hat is divine!